Released 30 years ago
Stealing From Our Favorite Thieves
The Van Pelt · 1996
33 min · 9 tracks · art rock
An intricate blend of art rock and emotional storytelling woven through melodic guitar lines and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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His Steppe Is My Prarie — Opening with a captivating melody, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of longing and identity through vivid imagery.
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It's A Suffering — This song exemplifies the band's ability to blend angst with melodic hooks, illustrating personal turmoil against a backdrop of intricate guitar work.
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You Are The Glue — Here, the interplay between lyrical vulnerability and rhythmic complexity showcases the band's distinctive style while highlighting themes of connection and dependency.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Simone Never Had It This Good
The perspective shifts from wistful reminiscence to acute self-realization reveals deeper emotional stakes.
This shift in perspective not only enhances the narrative tension but also underscores the protagonist's internal struggle throughout the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 His Steppe Is My Prarie 3:41
- 2 It's A Suffering 3:21
- 3 Shame On You 3:19
- 4 Magic Fantasy (We Are Provincial) 4:00
- 5 You Are The Glue 5:12
- 6 Simone Never Had It This Good 2:32
- 7 His Saxophone Is My Guitar 3:55
- 8 It's New To Me 3:00
- 9 Turning Twenty Into Two 4:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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